Mr. Baker Whiteasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the maximum quantity of apples, in volume or value, that may be imported from Europe in the present season; and what reduction this represents on the previous season.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftIt is not possible to say what will be the total value of apples to be imported from Europe this season. The quota for import licences of apples from Western Europe and certain other foreign countries outside the dollar area for the period 8th November, 1951, to 30th June, 1952, is £1 million, but actual imports will probably exceed this figure, as goods which were in transit when the November restrictions were imposed have been admitted without licence,142W and additional licences have been, or will be, issued to enable a number of outstanding contracts to be honoured. Imports will, however, be much lower than those in the corresponding period of 1950–51, which amounted to over £4 million c.i.f.